Playroom Madness

It’s inevitable that our kids acquire so much stuff. Especially when they’re little. The toys just keep piling on top of each other. After all, it seems like every time we turn around, we’re celebrating a birthday or a holiday and you know what that means, more toys. But there’s hope! Your playroom doesn’t have to be a mine field. With the right bins and baskets, it can be well managed. We start to become overwhelmed by the number of toys we already have. The thought of accumulating more might send us over the edge.

Ask yourself these questions:

- has my child played with this in the last 3-4 months?

- are there broken or missing pieces?

- is it developmentally appropriate for their age?

- how many pieces are you picking up from them just taking it out and dumping it around the house?

Decluttering is essential when organizing. Once you establish what you’re keeping, set up categories. Group things together by like-kind.

Some of our favorite playroom must haves are IKEA cube shelves, colorful rug and a crafting table. This could also be used for coloring, building Lego or puzzles.

Kids become overwhelmed in a playroom that’s just full of stuff. They get sensory overload and don’t know where to even begin. Having an organized playroom helps ease the brain. You’re giving them choices. They can see their clearly labeled bin and decide if they want dinosaurs or cars, Barbies or dolls. And then they can even help clean up!

Such a win mama!